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Old 09-22-2009, 04:36 PM   #28
Gorgeous George
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Re: Test Passing Standards - What is it?

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Tarik Ghbeish wrote: View Post
I don't think that's exactly what I said, although I guess that can also be inferred and is an important point. I was referring more to students who question or doubt their promotions.

I agree and would add that posture is just as important as footwork. However, I don't see suwari-waza as absolutely necessary for learning how to become skillful (except when training with my 4'10" students). Of course, that could be my body speaking, which always hates me after I do some.

Hello, George, and welcome to aikiweb.

Regards,
Hi, thanks for the welcome.

I guess what i meant was that if somebody has been given a grade which they don't deserve, then someone who does deserve it is given that grade, then it tarnishes the deserved grade.
My thinking this is as a result of (particularly recent) experience to be honest.
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